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Retinal Vein Occlusion : Causes

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Causes Overview Articles

Retinal Vein Occlusion
CRVO is a painless loss of vision that can be caused by a swollen optic disk, the small area in the retina where the optic nerve enters the eye, by dilated retinal veins, and by retinal hemorrhages. CRVO is also called venous stasis retinopathy, ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Retinal vein occlusion
This is usually caused by a condition such as:.Blood clot Diabetes Glaucoma Hardening of the arteries( atherosclerosis) High blood pressure.Retinal vein occlusion most often affects older people. Risk factors are related to the disorders that caus...
Source:ADAM
Date:April 22, 2008

Specific Causes Articles

Blood in the Eye (Hyphema)
Detailed information on hyphema, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment Hyphema refers to blood in the anterior chamber of the eye. The anterior chamber is the front section of the eye's interior where fluid flows in and out, providing nourishment to the eye and surrounding tissues. A hyphema is usually caused by a trauma to the eye but can also occur spontaneously in children with other medical problems. Blood is seen in the eyeball. This is a medical emergency and immediate medical care is necessary.
Source:StayWell
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